purport (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːpɔːt/
Definition
purport means import, intention or purpose. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
He purports himself to be an international man of affairs.
He purported to become an international man of affairs.
How to Use purport
- a/the purport (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a purport."
- purport in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked purport in context before translating it."
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